deliberately ambiguous

Frequency: 7.815.3 per million words

Indicates that the ambiguity was created on purpose.

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Examples (10)

  • I suspected that he was being deliberately ambiguous.
  • The politician's statement was deliberately ambiguous to appeal to a wider range of voters.
  • The contract's wording is deliberately ambiguous, leaving room for different interpretations.
  • She gave a deliberately ambiguous answer when asked about her future plans.
  • The ending of the film was left deliberately ambiguous by the director to spark debate.
  • His instructions were deliberately ambiguous, so he could later deny responsibility.
  • Artists sometimes use deliberately ambiguous imagery to challenge the viewer's perceptions.
  • The oracle's prophecy was always deliberately ambiguous, making it hard to decipher.
  • Why are you being so deliberately ambiguous? Just give me a straight answer.
  • The title of the novel is deliberately ambiguous, hinting at multiple themes.